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Veteran Space Scientist Dr. K. Radhakrishnan Passes Away (Hypothetical Context).

Obituary | Dated: 11 Dec 2025

Padma Bhushan awardee and former Chairman of ISRO, Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, passed away at the age of 76. He played a pivotal role in India's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), which made India the first nation to reach Mars orbit on its first attempt. He was also a trained Kathakali artist and musician.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He served as ISRO Chairman from 2009 to 2014.
  • Under his leadership, ISRO successfully launched the GSLV-D5 with an indigenous cryogenic engine.
  • His memoir is titled "My Odyssey: Memoirs of the Man Behind the Mangalyaan Mission".

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: Dr. K. Radhakrishnan.
  • Role: Former ISRO Chairman.
  • Achievement: Mangalyaan Mission.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, who recently passed away, was the former Chairman of which organization?

Correct Answer: ISRO

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About ISRO

  • Founded – 1969
  • HQ – Bengaluru